Jay Spectre Vase for Silvestri
By Jay Spectre
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Jay Spectre signed and dated off-white porcelain ceramic Deco designed tall vase.
Category
1990s Chinese Jay Spectre Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Jay Spectre Decorative Objects
American, 1929-1992
From arranging window displays as a teenager to securing a preeminent position in the decorating and design sphere, Jay Spectre had an extraordinary career. He drew on a range of influences for his lounge chairs, chests of drawers and coffee tables of the 1970s and ‘80s, and is best known for these furnishings as well as his interiors of the era.
For his eponymous Manhattan firm, Spectre created modern, delectable interiors for luxury homes, private aircraft, yachts and offices — his clientele included corporations and affluent figures all over the world — and for his sophisticated furnishings and decor, he found inspiration in Art Deco as well as in Asian and African art..
Spectre’s career in design began modestly — he worked as a window dresser in his Kentucky hometown. He had big plans, however, and moved to New York City, where he would establish the Jay Spectre Inc. design firm. During interviews in the years that followed, Spectre spoke highly of Hollywood glamour and its impact on his work. He was interested in the forces of modernism and technology, and was greatly inspired by the Art Deco era, which was brought to global attention at a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. The movement’s textile designers integrated floral motifs and vivid colors into their works, while Art Deco furniture makers were fond of dark woods, modern metals and decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides.
In 1985, in order to grant large manufacturers the rights to produce Spectre’s furniture designs, he formed a licensing firm called J.S.P.S. Inc. with South African-born interior designer Geoffrey Bradfield. This was the era that brought Spectre recognition, awards, and numerous high-profile clients that the designer called “silent celebrities” (they deeply valued their privacy).
Spectre also created furniture that was aimed at younger consumers and intended to be affordable. He introduced an Art Deco–informed spirit at North Carolina’s Century Furniture — a brand that is known to vintage mid-century modern furniture collectors — where he created oversize, inviting lounge chairs and bentwood benches that featured plush tufted leather cushions. Spectre’s Eclipse collection was at one point among the largest-selling lines for the brand.
Spectre was named one of the top eight designers in America by the Smithsonian Institution for their "Giants of Design 1979" exhibition. He earned a pair of awards from the Chicago Merchandise Mart in 1982 and 1983, and was inducted into the Interior Design Hall of Fame in 1986.
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Creator: Jay Spectre
Gold & White Porcelain Vase by Jay Spectre for Silvestri
By Jay Spectre
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large white porcelain and gold vase by renowned American designer Jay Spectre for Silvestri. In beautiful vintage condition. Signed and dated. Measurements: 10” Diameter, 23” High.
Category
1990s Chinese Modern Jay Spectre Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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Jay Spectre decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Jay Spectre decorative objects are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of porcelain and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Jay Spectre decorative objects, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative objects by Fabienne Jouvin, Sigvard Bernadotte, and Wang Hing & Co.. Prices for Jay Spectre decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,700 and can go as high as $2,700, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,700.
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